Catechetical Award
The NCCL Catechetical Award is given at the annual meeting to a person, persons, or institution in recognition of outstanding or exemplary contribution to the ministry of catechesis.
The criteria used by the board of directors in the selection of the recipient are that the recipient(s) demonstrate:
- A life of witness to the Word of God;
- A magnanimous spirit of love and service to the Church;
- A vocation to ministry characterized by a pioneering spirit and innovative vision;
- A dedication and significant contribution to the ministry of catechesis in the Church at large.
Each province or affiliated organization may submit up to three nominations listed in order of priority. Each nomination should be accompanied by a paragraph providing supporting details for the nomination. A form is provided for this purpose. In order that nominations are given equal consideration, please ensure that your nominations reflect the consensus of your province or organization.
Previous Catechetical Award Recipients:
2011 - Fr. Alfred McBride, O.Praem
2010 – Mr. Edmund F. Gordon
2009 – Dr. Jane Regan
2008 - Dr. Gerard F. Baumbach and the Center for Catechetical Initiatives
2007 - USCCB-Committee on Catechesis
2006 - Sr. Maureen Shaughnessy, SC
2005 - Mr. James DeBoy
2004 - Dr. Gabriel Moran
2003 - Rev. Gerard Sloyan
2002 - Msgr. Wilfred Paradis and Sr. Mariella Frye, MHSH
2001 - Sr. Kate Dooley
2000 - Dr. Michael Warren
1999 - Mr. Richard Reichert
1998 - Rev. Gerard Weber
1997 - Dr. Thomas Groome
1996 - Dr. Maria Harris
1995 - Fr. Pierre Babin, OMI
1994 - Rev. Robert Hater
1993 - Dr. Janaan Manternach and Dr. Carl Pfeifer
1992 - Sr. Mary Charles Bryce, OSB and Maria del la Cruz Aymes, SH
1991 - Most Reverend Raymond A. Lucker
1990 - Sr. Susanne Hofweber, OP
1989 - Ms. Mary Perkins Ryan
1988 - Rev. Stephen Hartdegen
1987 - Rev. Berard Marthaler
1986 - Mission Helpers of the Sacred Heart
1985 - Silver Burdett Company
To nominate someone for the NCCL Catechetical Award, download and fill out this form.
